Perhaps taking care of your mental health was on your list of resolutions. What are the best ways to achieve better mental health in 2025? The Canadian Mental Health Association shares tips.
Every year, one in five Canadians will experience problems or illness related to mental health, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
By reaching age 40, the organization estimates that nearly 50% of Canadians have experienced a mental illness at one point or another in their lives.
And, ironically, New Year’s resolutions can be a negative factor for mental health, especially when they fail.
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Rebecca Rackow of the Canadian Mental Health Association says there are many small ways to achieve better mental health.
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That’s why it’s important to make smaller resolutions, according to Rebecca Rakow, who works at the Saskatchewan division of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
People will feel bad about themselves when they fail which is very disappointing.
she thinks.
Identify the problem
Finding out about the mental illness you have is the first step to getting better according to the specialist, as long as it is from reliable sources.
Doctor Google is not my favorite source, but if you consult good sources, identifying what you have can be comforting.
In case you suffer from an illness that can be managed with doctor’s advice or medication like anxiety, depression or schizophrenia, it is essential to make sure you do everything necessary on the plan. medical.
Free yourself from negative thoughts
The next step is to free yourself from negative thoughts, says Rebecca Rakow.
Writing in a journal can be a good way to expel these thoughts, especially for people experiencing anger or anxiety. Breathing exercises and meditation can also be useful, for everyone.
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Writing your thoughts in a diary is one of the simple and accessible tips that could improve your mental health according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Think of five things you can hear, four things you can see, three things you can smell, and two things you can taste. Then feel your breath moving in and out. It can make your thoughts more organized
suggests the expert.
With freer thoughts, cooking, crafting, and even working will become more enjoyable.
Stretching sets can also have the same effect on the body to help release tension.
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Mental health also involves physical well-being and stretching series can greatly improve it, according to Rebecca Rakow of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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Coming out of isolation
Human connection can really take you to a better space
adds Rebecca Rakow of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Isolation can be a leading cause of a mental health crisis. Even going out alone can help you not be completely isolated, like walking through a shopping center for example or going for coffee with a friend.
Your friends will often see if you are falling into a negative spiral and can help you get out of it.
With information from Laura Sciarpelletti
